Temperature Gauge HONDA CR-V 2018 (in English) User Guide

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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• Stop Driving When Safe. En gine Temperature Too Hot message appears on
the driver information interface.
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• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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* Not available on all models
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■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle goes down.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level, an d check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level, in the reserve tank is
low, or no coolant in the tank, check that
the radiator is cool. Cover the reserve
tank cap with a heavy cloth and open the
cap. Add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark and put the cap back on.1How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the reserve tank cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the reserve tank
cap.
1.5 L engine models
Reserve
Tank
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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
1. Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle goes down.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it, and check the temperature
gauge.
If the temperature gauge needle has gone dow n, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the reserve tank cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the reserve tank
cap.
2.4 L engine models
Reserve
Tank
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Index
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 632
Shifting ................................................... 469
Controls .................................................... 131
Coolant (Engine) .............................. 579, 581
Adding the Coolant ................................ 580
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 582
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 581
Overheating ............................................ 633
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 468
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 543
Cruise Control .................................. 472, 475
Indicator ................................................... 93
Cup Holders .............................................. 215
Customer Service Information ................ 663
Customized Features ............................... 351
Customizing the Auto Door Locking/
Unlocking Setting .................................. 147
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 184
Dead Battery ............................................ 629
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 383
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 227
Detachable Anchor .................................... 46
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 656
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 177
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 195 Dipstick (Engine Oil)
................................. 573
Directional Signals (Turn Signals) ............ 176
Display Setup .................................... 245, 283
Display/Information Button ..................... 122
Door Mirrors ............................................. 196
Doors ......................................................... 134
Auto Door Locking .................................. 146
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 146
Door Open Indicator ............................ 38, 87
Keys ........................................................ 134
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside..................................................... 144
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside.................................................. 137
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 143
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 600
Driver Information Interface ................... 122
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 197
Driving ....................................................... 447
Braking .................................................... 524
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 468
Cruise Control ................................. 472, 475
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 458
Shifting Gear ........................................... 469
Starting the Engine .......................... 460, 462
Driving Position Memory System ............. 192
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 610
E
Eco Assist System.......................................... 9
ECON Button ............................................ 471
Elapsed Time ............................................. 125
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 88, 641
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 509
Emergency ................................................ 648
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 658
Engine Coolant ........................................... 579, 581
Jump Starting .......................................... 629
Number................................................... 654
Oil ........................................................... 572
Starting ........................................... 460, 462
Switch Buzzer.................................. 171, 174
Engine Coolant ................................. 579, 581
Adding the Coolant................................. 580
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 582
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 581
Overheating ............................................ 633
Temperature Gauge ................................ 118
Engine Oil ................................................. 572
Adding .................................................... 575
Checking................................................. 573
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 559, 564
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 83, 637
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 572
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 172
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 641
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 76
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Index
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)......... 501
LaneWatchTM............................................. 515
Language (HFL) ................................. 388, 412
LATCH (Child Seats) .............................. 68, 72
Lights ................................................. 177, 586
Automatic ............................................... 178
Bulb Replacement .................................... 586
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 184
Fog Lights ................................................ 180
High Beam Indicator .................................. 90
Interior .................................................... 207
Light Switches ......................................... 177
Lights On Indicator .................................... 90
Turn Signals ............................................. 176
Load Limits ................................................ 451
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 134
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 146
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 145
From Inside .............................................. 144
From Outside ........................................... 137
Keys ........................................................ 134
Using a Key ............................................. 142
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 143
Low Battery Charge .................................. 637
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 83, 637
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal
Strength ................................................... 136
Lower Anchors ...................................... 68, 72
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 451Lumbar Support
....................................... 198
Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch ....... 198
M
Maintenance............................................. 555
Adding the Coolant................................. 580
Battery .................................................... 606
Brake Fluid .............................................. 584
Cleaning ................................................. 611
Coolant ........................................... 579, 581
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 559
Oil ........................................................... 573
Precautions ............................................. 556
Radiator .................................................. 582
Remote Transmitter ................................. 608
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 586
Safety...................................................... 557
Service Items ................................... 561, 566
Tires ........................................................ 597
Transmission Fluid ................................... 583
Under the Hood ...................................... 569
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 83, 638
Map Lights ................................................ 209
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 451
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 118
Mirrors ...................................................... 195
Adjusting ................................................ 195
Door ....................................................... 196
Exterior ................................................... 196
Interior Rearview ..................................... 195 Modifications (and Accessories)
.............. 616
Moonroof ................................................. 167
MP3 ................................................... 253, 309
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 547
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 654
O
Odometer......................................... 119, 123
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 458
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 572
Adding ................................................... 575
Checking ................................................ 573
Displaying Oil Life ........................... 559, 564
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 83, 637
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 572
Viscosity.................................................. 572
Open Source Licenses .............................. 350
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 571
Moonroof ............................................... 167
Power Windows...................................... 164
Tailgate................................................... 150
Outside Temperature Display ......... 121, 129
Overheating ............................................. 633
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